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Calgary Courts Issue Major Sentences for Crimes

Recent Calgary court proceedings resulted in significant sentences for crimes including fentanyl trafficking, aggravated assault, and fraud. Get the latest on who was sentenced and for what offenses.

158 BC drug deaths in September 2025: coroner

British Columbia's toxic drug supply continues to claim lives at an alarming rate, with 158 deaths reported in September 2025. New data reveals the devastating human cost of the ongoing public health emergency.

BC records 158 toxic drug deaths in September

British Columbia's drug toxicity crisis continues to claim lives at an alarming rate, with new coroner data revealing 158 deaths in September and over 2,000 fatalities so far in 2024.

Kingston Drug Bust: Fentanyl, Cocaine Seized

Kingston police make significant drug bust with fentanyl, cocaine, and cash seized. One resident faces multiple charges in Ontario's ongoing battle against opioid crisis.

Sudbury Police Seize Loaded Shotgun, Three Charged

Greater Sudbury Police executed a high-risk search warrant, uncovering a loaded shotgun, ammunition, and drugs. Three individuals now face multiple criminal charges in this significant weapons seizure operation.

Top FDA Drug Official Resigns Amid Federal Probe

The FDA's principal deputy commissioner, Dr. Namandjé Bumpus, resigns following federal probe into undisclosed concerns about her conduct, marking significant leadership shakeup.

Halifax CBSA seizes 800kg of drugs for UK

Canadian border agents in Halifax make one of largest drug seizures in port's history, stopping over 800kg of illegal substances hidden in shipping container en route to United Kingdom.

Pregnant British teen freed after Dubai drug conviction

A 19-year-old pregnant British student has been released from Dubai prison after being found guilty of smuggling cocaine. Learn how she avoided a potential life sentence in this dramatic international case.

Modular Wood Construction: Canada's Housing Solution

Mass timber construction is emerging as Canada's secret weapon against the affordable housing shortage. Discover how factory-built wood homes could revolutionize housing while cutting costs and carbon emissions.

Newsom: Americans Poorer, Sicker After Trump Policies

California Governor Gavin Newsom delivers a powerful critique of Trump-era policies, revealing how Americans face declining health and financial stability. Exclusive analysis of the ongoing impact on middle-class families.

6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Afghanistan

A significant 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, sending tremors across the region. Get the latest details on damage reports, casualty counts, and international response efforts.

Red Cross Receives Remains of 3 Gaza Hostages

The International Committee of the Red Cross has confirmed receiving the remains of three hostages from Gaza, marking a somber moment in the ongoing conflict. The remains will be transferred to Israeli military authorities for identification and repatriat

Sudan's El Fasher Crisis: Thousands Trapped

A dire humanitarian crisis escalates in Sudan's El Fasher as thousands remain trapped amid heavy fighting, with aid groups warning of catastrophic conditions and limited escape routes.

U.S. Warns Israel: Hezbollah War Imminent

As tensions escalate, U.S. officials deliver stark warning about Hezbollah's growing arsenal and Israel's precarious security situation. Get the inside story on the diplomatic crisis unfolding.

US kills 3 alleged drug smugglers in Caribbean operation

In a dramatic high-seas confrontation, U.S. authorities eliminated three suspected narcotics traffickers during a counter-drug mission in the Caribbean Sea, marking another escalation in regional security operations.

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